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WR03 BUE

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

215,295 mi
Last recorded215,295 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 BUE
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 215,295 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 215,295 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s wiper and washer poor

Pass 10 Jul 2014 198,934 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s number plate light cover missing but not showing white light to rear

Fail 9 Jul 2014 198,934 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s number plate light cover missing but not showing white light to rear

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2013 181,265 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 181,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front wing liners insecure

Pass 26 Jun 2012 161,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

air bag warning ligtt is on

Fail 25 Jun 2012 161,046 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

air bag warning ligtt is on

Pass 27 Jun 2011 138,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 138,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 114,307 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 113,941 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 95,172 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 95,164 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2008 79,794 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 62,171 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 62,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2006 47,125 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 406?

Based on 2,150,418 MOT tests across 237,401 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
7,570
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
237,401
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164,607
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96,011
position lamp(s) not working 72,635
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,239
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 65,126
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WR03 BUE is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 103,810 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Peugeot 406 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164,607 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WR03 BUE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 406 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Peugeot 406 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WR03 BUE registered?

WR03 BUE is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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